PR Industry Salutes Super Stars, Best Agencies and College Programs

Arguably, there are four premier awards events saluting the work and leaders of public relations. The first of the 2010 honoring season events was PR Week’s large black-tie party in New York last Thursday. Next up will be Paul Holmes’ SABRE Awards, then PRSA’s Silver Anvils and annual conference awards, and Arthur Page’s Hall of Fame and Distinguished Service awards.

Sean Whelan, PR Student of the Year

PR Week’s Student of the Year award went to Sean Whelan from SUNY-Oswego, while Megan Parker, a communication specialist in social media at General Electric, was named Young Professional of the Year. Judges for both of these awards cited the winners’ social media talents. PR Professional of 2010 is Pfizer’s PR head, Ray Kerins.